$11,355

River Cities

Rest for Success Sponsor

Empowerment Sponsor

Confidence Sponsor

Mentor Sponsor

Friendship Sponsor

FAQ’s

HOW LONG IS THE WALK AND WHAT IS THE ROUTE?

The Power Walk for Dress for Success is a 5K (3.1 miles) distance on a paved, flat course through and around Ritter Park. The start and finish line is close to the shelter inside the park. There will be signage along the route.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

This walk is a rain or shine event.

CAN I RUN AND WILL I RECEIVE MY OFFICIAL FINISH TIME?

Absolutely! While it is called a “Power Walk” and people do walk, the race will be timed by Tri-State Racer, so you will receive your official finish time. We want everyone to join us, whether you run or walk!

WHAT IS REST FOR SUCCESS?

Perhaps running or walking is not your cup of tea, but you still want to support Dress for Success River Cities. We have partnered with Mattress Warehouse this year to create a “Rest for Success” option. By donating a minimum of $20, you will receive a Rest for Success sleep shirt, and get to enjoy race day from the comfort of your bed! To join the Mattress Warehouse “Rest for Success” team, just click on their team page and make sure to make your minimum $20 donation, so that we know to send you a shirt.

CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN?

Yes, we encourage walkers to bring their children, and have a discounted “student” registration option available. So many of the women we serve are mothers and what we do impacts the lives of not only these women, but of their children.

CAN PEOPLE ATTEND THE EVENT AND NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK?

We ask that all guests officially register for the Power Walk so that we can anticipate attendance numbers. Guests do not have to participate in the 5k run/walk, but we have designed the course and overall event to be accessible for all ages and fitness levels. We hope that joining together for the walk will be a fun and meaningful part of the event!

ARE SPONSORSHIP SPOTS AVAILABLE?

We are always looking for sponsors! You can be a Power Walk event sponsor, or sponsor a team or individual. To find out more information about sponsorships, please contact Executive Director Jessica Hudson – execdir@dressforsuccessrivercities.org

*Please include your name on the memo line so we can track your donations.

WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE BUT STILL WANT TO CONTRIBUTE?

You can certainly donate to a friend or colleague who may be running/walking by clicking “Donate to a Fundraiser” and either selecting a team or individual or just click the “General Donations” tab, or by clicking on their individual/team page and clicking “Donate to this Fundraiser”.

WHAT ABOUT THE STILETTO STROLL?

Everyone LOVES to watch men race around in their heels during this event! For that reason, the purpose of our Power Walk often gets lost in the shuffle. So this year we have decided to make the Stiletto Stroll a separate event so that our Power Walk can focus solely on our health and wellness initiatives. Watch for more details coming soon on our 2017 Stiletto Stroll.

ARE THERE OTHER ACTIVITIES GOING ON DURING RACE DAY?

Join us for our “Race to the Deals” Overstock Sale! That’s right, we will be hosting our summer overstock sale at Ritter Park. The sale will be held beginning at the conclusion of the race, and end at 1 p.m. The sale is open to the public and not just those participating in the Power Walk event!

IS THERE A DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE?

This year we are offering a discount for a team of four! While we are calling it the “Girlfriend’s Team”, any team of four can take advantage of this special rate!

The Story

Join us May 20, 2017 at Ritter Park for our Power Walk 5k Walk/Run as we come together once again to raise awareness for Dress for Success River Cities' health and wellness iniatives, as well as raise funds to provide women in our community the tools and resources they need to put their best foot forward and thrive at work and in life. Lace up your sneakers, come on your own, load up your girlfriends, or family, and join us as we celebrate 20 years of Dress for Success worldwide, and 10 years of serving women throughout the tri-state. If a 5k is not your cup of tea, make a donation to support a friend or family member who may be participating, join our "Rest for Success" team by making a donation and receive a fun sleep shirt, or just make a general donation. Everything (big and small) will help us reach our goal of $20,000 which will enable us to provide clothing, programs and resources to an additional 200 women this year. There is POWER in numbers and we want to show the women in our community that we are here to support their success!

The Power Walk for Dress for Success® is the only international 5k walk dedicated to empowering women on their quest for economic independence, through an active and healthy lifestyle. It serves as a “walking testament” to the need for success-driven women to become healthy in all aspects of their lives.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Walk or Run as an individual! Click "REGISTER" to view all of the categories.

Create a team. Invite colleagues, friends & family to help fundraise for the event.

Become a virtual walker. Won't be in town, or not big on walking or running? Join our "Rest for Success" team sponsored by Mattress Warehouse, to support the walk and join us in spirit! We will send you a sleep shirt for your donation!

Sponsor. Contact us to find out how you can become a sponsor for this great event!

Donate. The Power Walk for Dress for Success raises funds that allow us to foster our health and wellness initiatives along our continuum of services as we work to empower the women in our community! Your support will enable us to serve an additional 200 women this year!

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